Essential Knots and Rigs for Trout- Handy, pocket-size guide of more than 50 knots and popular rigs - Full-color, detailed illustrations - All the best modern knots for fly fishing, and how professional guides use them Full-color illustrations, knots specifically for fly fishers and modern tackle, and detailed rigging information for nymphs, dry flies, and streamers are just a few of the things that make this knot guide different from the others. Each knot is meticulously illustrated with ample detail to actually teach you how to tie it, unlike some knot books that leave you guessing. Also included are leader diagrams, knot-tying tips and tricks, and information on rigging strike indicators. |
Contents
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Fly Line to Leader 20 | 20 |
Connecting Tippets and Building Leaders 36 | 36 |
TippettoFly Knots 47 | 47 |
Common terms and phrases
12 inches anglers arbor attach back loop blood knot Braided Loop braided monofilament coils Continue to pull crossing loop Dave Whitlock diameter Double Surgeon’s Loop Draw the knot dry fly dry-fly leader Duncan loop fingers finished knot fish five turns flies fluorocarbon fly line loop Forceps Clinch Form a crossing form a loop four strands grasp the tag heavier hook Improved Clinch Knot inside the fly Knot and Yarn leader and tippet leader butt loop knot loop-to-loop connection Lubricate macramé nail knot nail-knot loop non-slip loop nymphs open loop Pass the tag pin vise Pliobond Pull the leader Pull the standing Pull the tag reel rubber band Seaguar seat the knot slip knot spool standing line store-bought leader sure surgeon's knot tag end Thread the tippet tight Tighten by pulling top fly Trim the tag trout tying uni knot vise or pliers Whipped Loop Yarn Indicator Zap-A-Gap Loop